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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Internet | A gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| World Wide Web | A way of accessing the huge collection of information,services,and Web sites available through the internet. |
| Web site | A specific location on the Web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person,group,or organization. |
| uniform resource locator | A website with its own address that no other site can use. |
| Internet service provider | A company that sells access to the Internet,usually for a monthly fee. |
| Web browser | A software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with Web sites. |
| Electronic mail | Another way that you can share information using the internet. |
| Netiquette | Refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
| Spam | Is like junk mail. |
| Firewall | Is a hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
| Home page | The first Web page you see when your browser opens. |
| Drill down | When you explore a Web site,you usually start with a home page and drill down. |
| Site map | An index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
| Bookmark | A shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a Web page. |
| Favorites | In the Internet Explorer browser,bookmarks are called favorites |
| History | Your browser history. |
| Print preview | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed. |
| Search engine | A special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords. |
| Boolean search | A search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too bad. |
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